Concept explainers
To explain the reason to simplify the for the first step taken by student to simplify the expression
Answer to Problem 23MCQ
So that the common factor x can be divided.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
First step in simplifying
Concept Used:
An rational expression is simplified by dividing the common factor from denominator and numerator.
Calculation:
In order to explain the reason to simplify the for the first step taken by student to simplify the expression
When given first step taken is to rewrite it:
First, note that to simplify an rational expression common factors from denominator and numerator should be divided. In the given expression
Thus, the reason to rewrite
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